Professor Katherine Lyon Reviews
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Prof: Katherine Lyon / Summer 2024
Jan 12, 2026
Very well designed for an online class. I liked the mix of synchronous and asynchronous. The activities were actually useful and interesting
Very kind
read the textbook
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Prof: Katherine Lyon / Winter 2023
Dec 17, 2023
Loved it
Very nice and chill
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Prof: Katherine Lyon / Winter 2026
Jan 21, 2026
This was my first hybrid course and I defintely recommend it. The online work was clear and easy to follow. An online quiz was due each week and wasnt too hard but helped me stay on track. The lectures in person were interesting and worked well with the online work.
Most inspiring prof at UBC!!
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Prof: Katherine Lyon / Fall 2020
Dec 26, 2020
The class is asynchronous which made it easier to fit into my schedule. At first, the class seemed like a ton of work. There are weekly modules with quizzes, discussions, and lectures to watch. As well as a project near the end of the term. However, it wasn't as much work as it seemed. At most this class took me 5 hours per week (probably less if I didn't procrastinate so much). There was one week we had a project, however Katherine didn't make a module due that week so it freed up time to work on the project. We had to create an infographic and a 1500 word write up. As long as you get along with your group and everyone puts decent effort in, the project shouldn't be a ton of work either. Overall, as a science student without a sociology background, I found this class very easy and it's pr...read more
Take detailed notes each week. This made it easier to study for the midterm and final so I didn't have to go back and rewatch the lecture videos.